A New Miami Herald Investigation, Julie K. Brown. “Jeffrey Epstein tried, and often succeeded, in manipulating almost every level of the criminal justice system. For this story, we looked at emails that Epstein shared with people who were involved in his criminal case — and those in the justice system who were mentioned in documents and emails. The Epstein Files by Julie K. Brown is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. What we found: Some of their names are mentioned a lot. Epstein didn’t just stop at getting his sweetheart deal. In the year when he was supposed to be behind bars, he continued to cultivate people in the system to help him get work release, ease his sex offender requirements and to even get a pardon. Even when he was unsuccessful, the emails show how Epstein’s ability to get that 2008 sweetheart deal only emboldened him to continue his quest to conquer the very people in the criminal justice system who were supposed to hold him accountable. This is the reason I began this project eight years ago. I felt not enough light was shown on how the criminal justice system failed Epstein’s victims. It’s always been a mystery how and why Epstein was able to get federal immunity even though they had 40 victims. In case someone tries to tell you otherwise — they had supporting evidence like phone logs, message pads — even a report card from one of Epstein’s victims that was found in his Palm Beach home….”